Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 3-4 weeks out, depending on compliance tier
Schedule and Assignment
Shift: Night, 19:00-07:30 (4x12 hours, 48 hours per week)
Hours: Can sign for 36 or 48 hours per week; guaranteed hours: 36
Weekends: Every other weekend
Ratio: 1:3.5
On-call: Not required
Float: Clinician will float within scope between the two spine units
Restrictions: 2 time-off requests per contract
Facility and Unit
Facility Type: Short-term acute care
Designations: Teaching facility, Trauma Level I
Total Staffed Beds: 1,273
Scrub Color: Navy
Charting System: Epic
Parking: Daily charges apply for day or rotating shifts (a parking pass is required). Night-only shifts have no parking charge and use employee parking.
Patient Population and Clinical Focus
Elective spine surgery
Traumatic spine issues from the emergency department
Cervical-to-sacrum procedures
Lumbar drains
Mobility assistance three times per day
Pain management
Hoyer lift use
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in Missouri
Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
BLS issued by the American Heart Association
Associate of Science in Nursing (Associate Degree in Nursing)
Experience working with spine patients
Experience with lumbar drains
Experience with elective spine surgery
Hiring Policies
First-time travelers are accepted.
Candidates with pending licenses are accepted.
Local candidates are accepted if their home address is at least 75 miles from the facility.
Compliance and Health Requirements
Background check: Criminal background check within 6 months of start, with a 7-year search covering statewide, Missouri Highway Patrol, sex offender, and international searches (if applicable)
Exclusion checks: Federal exclusion list (EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG) run quarterly; Missouri EDL search required for Missouri placements
Education verification: Highest nursing-related education must be verified and on file before clearing
Drug testing: Required within 1 year of start and must not expire during the assignment; panel includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, oxycodone, and PCP
TB: Two negative PPDs (first within 1 year, second within 30 days of start), or a negative T-Spot or Q-Gold within 1 year of start; a yearly TB questionnaire is required
Immunizations and titers: Tdap, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (positive titer, two vaccines, or MD statement of immunity; negative titers require boosters or a signed declination)
Hepatitis B: Not required; a facility-specific declination is completed instead
Flu: Vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01-03/31)
Physical exam: Within 1 year of start
Fit test: N95 fit test required; candidates must be clean-shaven where needed for proper seal
References: Two professional references required
Training: Regulatory compliance education (quiz with 80% passing score) and orientation modules (approximately 16 hours), both completed before start
Other documents: Employment application, photo for badge (taken within 6 months of start), HIPAA acknowledgement, latex allergy questionnaire, confidentiality form, hand hygiene policy, fingernail policy, dress code policy, and SSN/DOB confirmation
Employer
Access Healthcare
4.4rating(22 reviews)
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
JE
Jonathan Ward E
Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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